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The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation announces today the details of the Alterna ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers, the annual Father’s Day event that has raised over $2.5 million dollars since it began in 1999. As part of the launch celebration, May 9th was declared Alterna Savings Day in Ottawa – honouring the dedication Alterna staffers have to the ULTIMATE RUN.
 

This year Senator Vern White will serve as Co-Captain of the Enbridge Celebrity VIP Team – one year after the former Police Chief battled Stage Two Colon Cancer. “Having cancer has made me appreciate what I have and the people who worked with me, both medical and non-medical,” said Senator White “The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation could not have been more helpful in marching me through the process and on to better health. I thank them every day for their commitment.”

Senator White participated in the Alterna ULTIMATE RUN in 2011, just days after his diagnosis. He wasinspired by the work and words of event champion, Greg Hebert, the former CFRA radio broadcaster, who is fighting a rare form of cancer. Alterna Savings has been a proud support of the ULTIMATE RUN since it began in 1999. Alterna staff have rallied around the event, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.
“The work the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is doing to support local research and to help purchase state-of-the-art equipment is inspirational,” explains John Lahey, President of Alterna Savings. “Alterna staff and our members look forward to this great event every year.”
 

This year funds raised from the ULTIMATE RUN For Men’s Cancers will support:
• Oncolytic Virus clinical trial for prostate cancer patients;
• Robotic Surgery Technology;
• Cancer Coaching Programs at the Maplesoft Centre.

For more information about the 2012 Alterna ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers please visit www.ottawacancer.ca/UR4DAD.aspx.
 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Kersey
Knock on Wood Communications
Stephanie@kowpr.com
613-236-8452 Ext. 507
 

Alterna ULTIMATE RUN for Men’s Cancers
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Registration opens at 6:30am
Carleton University – Anniversary Park
 

Alterna ULTIMATE RUN Event Categories:
With over 2,200 participants expected to take part in the 2012 Alterna ULTIMATE RUN this Father’s Day – there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
• Raymond James 10 KM Timed Run
• Mitel 5 KM Timed Run
• Deloitte 5 KM Family Fitness Walk
• SAS Canada 2 KM Walk for Greggybear
 

MBNA Team Challenge – Corporate or Family
• Each participant selects the category he or she would like to participant in (i.e., 2km, 5km or
10km).
• Each participant in the MBNA Team Challenge category is eligible to win a weekend getaway for
four at Clublink’s beautiful St. Joseph’s Resort in the Muskokas. Participants receive a ballot for every
$500 they raise online before noon on Friday, June 15, 2012.
 

Enbridge Celebrity VIP Team
• Ottawa’s high-profile community volunteers and athletes make up the 2012 Enbridge Celebrity
VIP Team.
• For a complete list of Enbridge Celebrity VIP Team members please visit
www.ottawacancer.ca/UR4DAD.aspx
 

Oil Changers Kids Zone
• Face-painting, crafts and mascots entertain kids in the Oil Changers Kids Zone.
 

About the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation:
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is dedicated to increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern
Ontario. The Cancer Foundation is the most significant philanthropic contributor to cancer care and
research in our region—by raising the most dollars in our community and allocating the most funds
locally to fight cancer. The Cancer Foundation works with its regional partners to ensure local residents
have the best possible care close to home, shorter wait times for diagnosis and treatment, access to the
latest research and new therapies and overall improved quality of life – which includes Canada’s first
Cancer Survivorship Centre. For more information about the Cancer Foundation or Cancer Survivorship
Care at the new Maplesoft Centre, please visit www.ottawacancer.ca.

La Fondation du Cancer de la Région d’Ottawa annonce aujourd`hui les détails de l’Alterna l’Ultime Course pour les cancers des hommes, l’événement annuel de la Fête des Pères, qui a recueilli plus de 2.5 millions de dollars depuis sont début en 1999. Dans le cadre de la célébration du lancement, le 9 mai fût déclaré la Journée Caisse Alterna à Ottawa - honorant le dévouement qu’ont les membres de l’équipe de Alterna pour l’Ultime Course.
 

Cette année, le sénateur Vern White servira en tant que Co-Capitaine de l’Équipe Célébrités VIP de Enbridge - un an après que cet ancien chef de police a lutté contre le cancer du colon de stade deux. «Avoir le cancer m'a fait apprécier ce que j'ai et les gens qui ont travaillé avec moi, à la fois médical et non médical», a déclaré le sénateur White «La Fondation du Cancer de la Région d’Ottawa n'aurait pas pu être plus utile en me marchant à travers le processus et à une meilleure santé. Je les remercie tous les jours pour leur engagement. " [Traduction libre]
 

Le sénateur White à participé au Alterna l’Ultime Course en 2011, quelques jours après son diagnostique. Il a été inspiré par les travaux et les paroles du champion de l’événement, Greg Hebert, ancien chroniqueur à CFRA, qui lutte contre une forme rare du cancer. Caisse Alterna est fier de supporter l’Ultime Course depuis son début en 1999. Les membres de l’équipe Alterna se sont mobilisés autour de l’événement, aidant à recueillir des centaines de milliers de dollars au cours des années. "Le travail que fait la Fondation du Cancer de la Région d’Ottawa, pour appuyer la recherche locale et aider à l'achat d'équipement de fine pointe, est une source d'inspiration», explique John Lahey, président de la Caisse Alterna. "Le personnel d’Alterna et nos membres ont hâte à cette grande manifestation chaque année." [Traduction libre]

Cette année, les fonds recueillis auprès de l’ULTIME COURSE pour les cancers des hommes soutiendra:
• Des essais clinique de virus oncolytiques pour les patients atteints du cancer de la prostate
• La Technologie Chirurgie Robotique;
•Les programmes de coaching pour le cancer au Centre de Maplesoft.
 

Pour plus d’informations à propos de l’Alterna l’ULTIME COURSE pour les cancers des hommes visitez www.ottawacancer.ca/UR4DAD.aspx.
 

Relations avec les médias :
Justine Michaud
Knock on Wood Communications + Events
justine@kowpr.com
63-355-6466
613-236-8452 poste 517

Alterna L’ULTIME COURSE Catégories d’événements
Avec plus de 2 200 participants anticipés à prendre part au Alterna l’ULTIME COURSE 2012 cette Journée
des Pères - il y a quelque chose pour tout les membres de la famille.
• Raymond James 10 KM - Course Chronométrée
• Mitel 5 KM - Course Chronométrée
• Deloitte 5 KM – Course de Conditionnement Physique Familiale
• SAS Canada Marche 2 KM pour Greggybear
 

Défi d’Équipe MBNA – D’entreprise ou de famille
• Chaque participant choisit la catégorie dont il ou elle aimerait participer (c.-à-2km, 5km et 10km).
• Chaque participant dans la catégorie Défi d’Équipe MBNA est admissible à gagner un week-end
pour quatre personnes au Clublink Resort de Saint – Joseph dans la belle région de Muskoka. Les
participants reçevront un bulletin de vote pour chaque 500$ qu'ils recueillent en ligne avant midi le
vendredi, 15 juin 2012.
 

Équipe Célébrités VIP Enbridge
• Les membres et les athlètes de grande envergure de la communauté d’Ottawa constituent
l’Équipe Célébrités VIP de Enbridge 2012.
• Pour une liste complète des membres de l’équipe, s’il vous plaît visitez
www.ottawacancer.ca/UR4DAD.aspx
 

Zone des Enfants - Oil Changers
• Peinture du visage, bricolages et mascottes vont divertir les jeunes dans la Zone des Enfants Oil
Changers.
 

À Propos de la Fondation du Cancer de la Région d’Ottawa:
La Fondation du Cancer de la région d’Ottawa se consacre à augmenter la survie au cancer dans l’Est de
l’Ontario. La Fondation du Cancer est la contributrice philanthropique la plus importante aux soins et la
recherche du cancer dans notre région. Celle-ci recueille le plus de dollars dans notre communauté et
alloue le plus de fonds pour combattre le cancer. La Fondation du Cancer travaille avec ses partenaires
régionaux afin de s’assurer que les résidents locaux ont les meilleurs soins possibles à proximité de la
maison, les temps d’attente les plus courts pour le diagnostic et le traitement, l’accès aux recherches et
nouvelles thérapies les plus récentes ainsi que l’amélioration globale de la qualité de vie- qui comprend
le premier Centre de Survie du Cancer. Pour plus d’information sur la Fondation du Cancer ou du Centre
de Survie du Cancer au nouveau Centre Maplesoft, s’il vous plaît visitez www.ottawacancer.ca

Comme plusieurs villes qui ont participées à cette initiative nationale, y compris Saint-Jean, Halifax, Edmonton et Montréal, Ottawa a amassé plus de 350000$, ajoutant généreusement aux dons recueillis à travers la région. Il va sans dire que la cause parle pour elle-même et comme grosse finale, Ça Bouge Ottawa a fait un gigantesque bond en avant en faisant appel à l’étoile de conditionnement physique Richard Simmons. Simmons est l'un des six instructeurs qui ont chacun donner un cours de 45 minutes. La classe à Simmons eut lieu à 10h30, puis celui-ci pris le rôle de majorette pour garder les participants pompée au fur et à travers leurs allures.
 

Toutes les classes ont étés dirigées par des instructeurs bénévoles de la région d'Ottawa. Pour ceux intéressés, il y avait des massages sur le site ainsi que des animations tout au long de la journée, y compris Pulse-N-Limited.

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À propos de Ça Bouge:

Ça Bouge Ottawa Présentée par Morguard Investements et le Centre St. Laurent – est une journée de collecte de fonds à haute énergie conçus pour autonomiser les femmes et les hommes à célébrer et se battre pour la santé du sein. Chaque participant s'engage à amasser un minimum de 1000 $. Ça Bouge a été fondée par les Fondations IWK et QEII à Halifax en2010, et depuis sa création a recueilli plus de 2 millions de dollars pour les programmes de santé du sein. 100% des fonds levés vont rester dans notre communauté pour améliorer les services régionaux de cancérologie. Pour plus d'informations sur Ça Bouge s'il vous plaît visitez www.ottawacancer.ca.
 

À Propos de la Fondation du Cancer de la Région d’Ottawa:
La Fondation du Cancer de la région d’Ottawa se consacre à augmenter la survie au cancer dans l’Est de l’Ontario. La Fondation du Cancer est la contributrice philanthropique la plus importante aux soins et la recherche du cancer dans notre région. Celle-ci recueille le plus de dollars dans notre communauté et alloue le plus de fonds pour combattre le cancer. La Fondation du Cancer travaille avec ses partenaires régionaux afin de s’assurer que les résidents locaux ont les meilleurs soins possibles à proximité de la maison, les temps d’attente les plus courts pour le diagnostic et le traitement, l’accès aux recherches et nouvelles thérapies les plus récentes ainsi que l’amélioration globale de la qualité de vie- qui comprend le premier Centre de Survie du Cancer. Pour plus d’information sur la Fondation du Cancer ou du Centre de Survie du Cancer au nouveau Centre Maplesoft, s’il vous plaît visitez www.ottawacancer.ca.
 

À propos de Richard Simmons :
À 268 livres au moment de sa graduation de l’école secondaire, Richard a pris le contrôle de son problème de poids en atteignant un équilibre de vie, parrainé avec une alimentation modérée et de l'exercice. En 1973, il s'installe à Los Angeles où il fonde son club de santé pour ceux qui ont besoin de
perdre du poids. Aujourd’hui, le programme au club de santé nommé Simmons continue à Beverly Hills et Richard enseigne toujours là. Auteur de trois livres de cuisine best-seller et après de nombreuses apparitions à la télévision, Richard est une véritable étoile de santé et de conditionnement physique.

As the last of several cities involved in this national initiative including St. John’s, Halifax, Edmonton and Montreal, Ottawa has raised more than $350,000 to date, generously adding to funds already raised across the country.

It goes without saying that the cause speaks for itself and as a fitting finale, Bust a Move Ottawa has gone one giant step further by bringing in fitness guru Richard Simmons.  Simmons is one of six instructors who will each lead a 45-minute class.  Simmons class takes place at 10:30 am, and then he takes on the role of head cheerleader to keep the participants pumped as they go through their paces.
All classes will be led by volunteer instructors from across Ottawa.  For those who go the extra mile, there will be massages on site as well as entertainment throughout the day including Pulse-N-Limited.
 

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About Bust A Move:
Bust a Move Ottawa Presented by Morguard Investments and St. Laurent Centre - is a one-day, high-energy fitness and fundraising extravaganza designed to empower women and men to celebrate and fight for breast health.  Each participant has raised a minimum of $1,000.  Bust a Move was founded by the IWK and QEII Foundations in Halifax in 2010, and since inception has raised over $2 million dollars for breast health programs. 100% of funds raised will remain in our community to improve regional cancer services.  For more information about Bust a Move please visit www.ottawacancer.ca.
 

About the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation:
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is dedicated to increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern Ontario.   The Cancer Foundation is the most significant philanthropic contributor to cancer care and research in our region—by raising the most dollars in our community and allocating the most funds locally to fight cancer.  The Cancer Foundation works with its regional partners to ensure local residents have the best possible care close to home, shorter wait times for diagnosis and treatment, access to the latest research and new therapies and overall improved quality of life – which includes Canada’s first Cancer Survivorship Centre.  For more information about the Cancer Foundation or Cancer Survivorship Care at the new Maplesoft Centre, please visit www.ottawacancer.ca.
 

About Richard Simmons:

At 268 pounds when he graduated high school, Richard took control of his weight problem by achieving a lifestyle balance, coincide with moderate eating and exercise.  In 1973 he moved to LA where he founded his own health club for those needing to lose weight. The program at the health club named Simmons continues in Beverly Hills today. Author of three best-selling cook books and numerous television appearances, Richard is a true health and fitness star.
 

Le récipiendaire du « Prix du Patrimoine Mondial du Festival du Canal Rideau » 2012, Christina Cameron, a eu une longue carrière en tant que professionnelle de la conservation du patrimoine. En 2005, elle a pris son poste actuel à l'Université de Montréal, où elle y enseigne aux étudiants diplômés dans la conservation du patrimoine et dirige un programme de recherche sur les questions du patrimoine architectural. Ses recherches actuelles portent sur la documentation des origines et de la mise en oeuvre au début de la Convention du Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO et en examinant les pratiques de conservation du patrimoine au Canada.
 

Avant sa nomination à l'Université de Montréal, la carrière de Christina Cameron en tant que dirigeante du patrimoine avec Parcs Canada s'étend sur plus de 35 ans. En tant que Directrice Général des Lieux Historiques Nationaux, elle a assuré la direction nationale pour les lieux historiques du Canada, mettant l'accent sur les programmes de conservation et d'éducation au patrimoine.
 

Christina Cameron a joué un rôle essentiel dans la promotion de la désignation du Canal Rideau comme un Site du Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO et en tant que Vice-présidente de la Commission Canadienne pour l'UNESCO, elle continue de faire la promotion du Canal Rideau. Christine Cameron a été présenté avec une peinture faite par Georges Vanier, un étudiant de 12 ans à Sarina Fehr. Ce prix prestigieux a été présenté par la Chambre des Commerces d'Ottawa, le Regroupement des gens d'affaires (RGA) et le Festival du Canal Rideau, à la célébration de la Journée Mondiale du Patrimoine au Centre National des Arts.

« Nous avons encore une fois le plaisir de présenter le « Prix du Patrimoine Mondiale du Festival du Canal Rideau ». Christina Cameron, a non seulement eu un impact sur la protection et la promotion de Sites du Patrimoine Mondial à travers le monde et au Canada, mais dans notre région, elle a grandement contribué à la désignation du canal et elle continue à contribuer à la promotion du Canal Rideau. Il convient donc que nous reconnaissions et la remercions, aujourd'hui Christina Cameron» [Traduction libre], a déclaré Richard Patten, Co-président du Festival du Canal Rideau.
 

Le 5e Festival du Canal Rideau, du 2 au 6 août cette année, célèbrera le 180e Anniversaire du Canal ainsi que le 5e Anniversaire de l'inscription du Canal Rideau sur la liste du Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO, et le 40e Anniversaire de la Convention Concernant la Protection du Patrimoine Mondial Culturel et Naturel de l'UNESCO.
 

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À propos du Festival du Canal Rideau:
Maintenant à sa cinquième édition, le Festival du canal Rideau s’affirme en tant que véritable célébration du célèbre monument ottavien, site du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO! Idéal pour le passionné du patrimoine, l’amateur d’art, le fervent adepte d’un mode de vie actif ou que vous ayez tout simplement envie de passer une belle journée en famille, le Festival du canal Rideau a quelque chose pour tout le monde. Du 3 août au 6 août, le Festival du canal Rideau promet 4 jours de célébrations et de plaisir pour toute la famille. Mettant à l’honneur la diversité de la culture et le riche patrimoine d’Ottawa, cet événement écoresponsable et haut en couleur regorge d’activités passionnantes tant pour les visiteurs que pour les résidents de la région. Les événements se déroulent sur les sites du Musée Bytown / Écluses d'Ottawa et du Pavillon du lac Dow, tous reliés par le Canal Rideau.
 

Possibilités d'interviews et images haute résolution sont disponibles sur demande.
 

Relation avec les médias:
Justine Michaud
Knock on Wood Communications + Events
intern2@kowpr.com
613-236-8452 poste 517

Presented on the occasion of the Mayor’s Declaration of April 18 as World Heritage in Ottawa, the award celebrates an organization or an individual that has contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Rideau Canal in a remarkable way.

The 2012 recipient of the “Rideau Canal Festival World Heritage Award”, Christina Cameron, has had a long standing career as a heritage conservation professional. In 2005, she took up her present position at the University of Montreal where she teaches graduate students heritage conservation and directs a research programme on built heritage issues. Her current research focuses on documenting the origins and early implementation of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention and examining heritage conservation practice in Canada.

Prior to her appointment at the University of Montreal, Christina Cameron’s career as a heritage executive with Parks Canada spanned more than 35 years. As Director-General of National Historic Sites, she provided national direction for Canada’s historic places, focusing on heritage conservation and education programs.

Christina Cameron played a key role in fostering the designation of the Rideau Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and as Vice-President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, keeps promoting the Rideau Canal.

Christine Cameron was presented with a painting by 12 year old, Georges Vanier student Sarina Fehr.  This prestigious award was presented by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Regroupement des gens d’affaires (RGA) and the Rideau Canal Festival, at the World Heritage Day celebration at the National Arts Centre.

We are once again pleased to present the World Heritage Rideau Canal Festival Award. Christina Cameron not only as had an impact on protecting and promoting World Heritage site around the world and in Canada but locally she greatly contributed to the designation of the Canal and keeps contributing to the promotion of the Rideau Canal. It is therefore, befitting that we recognize and thank her, today “, said Richard Patten, Co- Chair of the Rideau Canal Festival.

The 5th Rideau Canal Festival will, from August 3 to 6, this year, celebrate the 180th Anniversary of the Canal as well as the 5th anniversary of the inscription of the Rideau Canal on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the 40th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

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About the Rideau Canal Festival:
Now in its fifth year, the Rideau Canal Festival is a true celebration of Ottawa’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Ideal for the heritage buff, art lover, and active living enthusiast or for tourists wanting a great day outdoors with the family, the Rideau Canal Festival has something for everyone. From August 3 to August 6, the Rideau Canal Festival programs four days of celebrations and family friendly activities.  
                                                                                     
Culturally diverse, rich in heritage, environmentally friendly and vibrant, the Rideau Canal Festival offers fun and exciting experiences to visitors and Ottawa residents alike. Events are held at Bytown Museum/Ottawa Locks, and Dows Lake Pavilion, connected by the Rideau Canal.

Interview opportunities and high resolution images are available upon request.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Kersey
Knock on Wood Communications + Events
Stephanie@kowpr.com
613-236-8452 Ext. 507

Where: The Pine Restaurant & Tavern (At The Monterey Hotel) 2259 Prince of Wales Drive (Just South of Hunt Club Road)

When: Tonight. Thursday April 12 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 

PHOTO OPP: 6:45 PM: Mayor Jim Watson and Chef Luc Doiron toast to the grand opening of The Pine Restaurant & Tavern.
 

ABOUT THE PINE RESTAUTRANT AND TAVERN:
Beautifully situated on the Rideau River, The Pine Restaurant & Tavern, at the Monterey Hotel, has opened its doors, following $200,000 in renovations. The restaurant’s casual, rustic ambiance and Chef, Luc Doiron’s menu selections for “foodies” and “snackies” alike, make it a good choice for South End families and business people seeking a convenient and well priced dining experience.
 

With seating for 125 on the main floor, a cozy tavern with flat screen TVs on the lower level and a soon to open, 150-seat patio overlooking the river, The Pine is perfect for romantic dinners for two, family gatherings and after work drinks and nibbles with the office gang. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch buffet. The Pine can also be booked for private events. For more information, please visit: www.thepine.ca.

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Où: The Pine Restaurant & Tavern (Au Monterey Inn)
2259 promenade Prince of Wales (Au sud de la rue Hunt Club)
 

Quand: Jeudi le 12 avril
18 h 00 à 21 h 00
 

OPPORTUNITÉ PHOTOS: 18 h 45
Le Maire Jim Watson, et le Chef Exécutif Luc Doiron, vont faire un toast à l’honneur de
l’ouverture officielle de The Pine Restaurant & Tavern.
 

À PROPOS DE THE PINE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN:

Magnifiquement situé sur la Rivière Rideau, le The Pine Restaurant & Tavern ouvre ses portes au Monterey Hotel, après 200 000$ en rénovations.
L’atmosphère décontractée et rustique, ainsi que les sélections magnifiques du menu du Chef Luc Doiron, font du restaurant un choix parfait pour les familles et les gens d’affaires qui recherchent un endroit convenable avec des prix raisonnables pour manger. Avec une capacité de 100 personnes sur
l'étage principal, une taverne confortable avec télévision à écran plat sur le niveau inférieur et un patio qui ouvrira sous peu de 150 sièges avec vue sur la rivière, le The Pine est l’endroit parfait pour les dîners romantiques, pour les réunions en famille, pour un verre après le travail et pour des apéritifs avec le gang de bureau. Ouvert pour le dîner le déjeuner et le brunch du dimanche. Disponible pour les réservations privées. Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous www.thepine.ca.
 

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When:  Thursday, April 5th – Sunday, April , 8th  2012
              Thursday & Friday  10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
              Saturday  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
              Sunday  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where:  Ottawa Convention Centre – 55 Colonel By Drive

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: 
Kiss FM presents Canada Dance Competition with special guest, So You Think You Can Dance, finalists Kloe Shultz and Geisha Chin
Opening night on the Originals stage will be hopping. KISS FM’s Sandra Plagakis will host an exciting line up of incredible dancers ready to WOW the audience and the judges. Pamela Fralick, Board Chair of the Canada Dance Festival with Geisha Chin and Kloe Schultz, finalists from “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”, will judge the competitors who are all vying for a spot to participate in a Master Class at this summer’s Canada Dance Festival. Attendees at the show are entered win tickets to the Canada Dance Festival June 9-16, 2012.

Start up Dance Live Musical Presentations:
Originals has an exciting line up of amazing talent, courtesy of Brian Tong of Start Up Dance.  Local favourites include Adele-like songstress, Samantha Testa,  21 year old Ottawa chanteuse, Shay Lynn, RnB musician and vocalist Ivan  and Morrocan inspired Karim.

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Turn Your Travel Photos in Home Décor
Shirley Brigden is a Windsor based photographer with a passion for travel, a passion for photography, and a passion for sharing her experiences with her clients. Shirley will share tips and secrets to help you turn the photographs you have taken on your travels into art that you will be proud to use to decorate your home. Over the past 12 years, Shirley and her husband Michel have traveled the world extensively and she has been able to capture some wonderful adventures with her panoramic camera. Shirley will be on the Originals stage daily at 11 am.

Ticket Information: Adults: $7.00
                                    Seniors (65+): $4.00
                                    Youths (13 – 17): $4.00
                                   Children (12 and under):  Free when accompanied by an adult.
 

Visitors enjoy unlimited re-admission
 

ABOUT SIGNATURES SHOWS:     
The Originals – The Spring Craft Sale features works from over 180 of Canada’s top artists, artisans and designers in visual arts, ceramics, sculpture, blown and fused glass, wood work, jewelry, fashions and fashion accessories.
  
Unlike most consumer shows, Originals requires that a jury evaluate all potential exhibitors. The main criterion for acceptance is the quality of design and originality of the work to be displayed. Acceptance is also weighed by product category so no one handmade product medium takes precedence. All applicants must Canadian and design, create and produce the work to be sold.

Signatures produces and manages 12 annual shows across Canada in a variety of different markets. The portfolio of shows includes retail events where artists and consumers come together and wholesale markets where artists and retailers can conduct business. www.originalsshow.ca

For further information, please contact:
Stephanie Kersey
Knock on Wood Communications + Events
Tel: 613-236-8452 ext 507
Email: Stephanie@kowpr.com

Nancy Law
Show Manager
Signatures Shows Ltd.
Tel: 613-241-5777  ext. 228
Toll free:  1-888-773-4444
Email:  nlaw@signatures.ca

Bust A Move is a one-day fitness fundraising extravaganza! This is a unique, homegrown fundraising event that began in Halifax and over the last two years has raised close to $2 million dollars for world-class breast health services. The event is here in Ottawa on April 21, 2012!

Bust a Move for Breast Health will unite participants for a very special one-day fitness fundraising extravaganza! This upbeat, entertaining, energizing, homegrown event promises to be unforgettable. There will be fabulous prizes, inspiring patient testimonials, heart-pounding rhythms, healthy snacks and refreshments and attentive volunteers, plus essential services such as first aid and massage therapy will be on site to ensure participants’ comfort, safety and enjoyment.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beth at 613-247-3527 ext. 244

www.tinyurl.com/bustamove12

The Ottawa Home & Garden Show

When: March 22 to 25

Where: CE Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr.

Hours: March 22 and 23, noon to 9 p.m.; March 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; March 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; free for children 12 and under.

Information: ottawahomeshow.com.

Like stashing the skates and breaking out the barbecue, the annual Ottawa Home & Garden Show is practically a rite of spring. This year, the popular showcase of renovating, decorating and gardening ideas has left its traditional home at Lansdowne Park for spiffy new digs at the CE Centre near the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

More than 350 exhibitors and presenters will be on hand from March 22 to 25. They range from kitchen and bath experts to landscapers and solar power companies. Designers and others, including Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Disaster DIY, will lead seminar-style presentations.

Must-sees this year:

Bonneville Homes

Quebec-based Bonneville Homes, which builds innovative modular homes, is back with a new product: the Natur-I. Part of its three-model Natur series, the 1,224-square-foot home is a natural for either smaller city lots or country living.

The home, priced at about $200,000 including delivery and assembly, comes in two factory-made sections with a finished exterior, full kitchen and bath, plumbing and electrical systems and painted interior. The two pieces are yoked together at the building site and usually sit on a full basement. The building lot, foundation, and hydro/water hook-up costs are not included in the purchase price.

The modern-themed Natur-I features high ceilings, full-length windows and wooden floors.

Garden galore

Dreading the summer ritual of endless grass cutting? Check out the Dream Garden by Ottawa’s Davis Landscape and Design.

At almost 3,000 square feet, it’s the ultimate solution for increasing living space while decreasing the maintenance burden. The garden, which includes more than 400 plants, boasts interlocking brick by Permacon, an outdoor kitchen and dining section and a separate seating area with an outdoor fireplace and water feature.

“It’s our third year at the show and we’re going with the outdoor living trend this time,” says Matthew Davis, vice-president of operations at Davis Landscape and Design. “It fits with the more modern style of pergolas and living room-style furniture instead of the traditional grass and trees.”

By using interlocking brick, the design still meets municipal requirements for permeable space, he says. And while the lack of trees and grass in your yard cuts down on wildlife habitation and means the planet has one less place to convert carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) into oxygen, a dream garden also means no pollution-spewing gas lawn mower or wasteful grass watering.

Not that a dream garden is cheap. Figure about $70,000 for the design you’ll see at the Home Show. That could be whittled back to $40,000 or so for smaller lots or budgets.

“With landscaping, everything is customizable,” says Davis.

International flare

Looking for something to combat electrosmog, the electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers and other sources that apparently trigger headaches and other ailments in hypersensitive folks? Or maybe you’ve heard about the Corkcicle, the nifty invention that keeps your white wine at perfect drinking temperature while the bottle sits on the table?

These and a slew of other neat items make up the Ottawa Home & Garden Show’s first-ever International Product Showcase. Here’s a sampling with approximate costs.

Modlet by ThinkEco: You already know that electronic devices like cellphone battery chargers and televisions consume power even when they’re not turned on. That’s because many devices have an instant-on feature, a digital clock or other gizmo that chews up “phantom power” 24/7. The modlet, which you plug into an ordinary electrical outlet and then plug your devices into, helps you control phantom power costs by automatically shutting off power to your appliances when you don’t need them. The modlet’s wireless feature lets you use your web browser to monitor and manage power consumption. $50.

PermaFLOW No Clog Drain by PF WaterWorks: Bid adieu to chemical drain cleaners, messy sessions with a rubber plunger and expensive calls to the plumber, according to this manufacturer. Its see-through plastic P-trap is designed to increase water movement and therefore decrease the buildup of blockage-causing gunk. If there is a block, turning the handle on the side of the P-trap operates an internal wiper that whisks away the blockage. The wiper also makes it easier to fish jewelry and other stuff out of the trap from above. $19.95.

Energain/Energetic Gypsum by DuPont: If you are doing a major renovation, addition or new build, these foil-covered panels could be for you. Installed under ordinary gyprock on a well-insulated wall, they provide thermal mass in the same way concrete and other heavier construction materials do: by absorbing and storing heat, whether from solar gain or from heating systems, and releasing it when the room cools down, typically in the evening. DuPont says the product can reduce heating costs by up to 15 per cent and cooling costs by up to 35 per cent. Cost: Price not available.

Drivable Grass by Soil Retention: Turn your driveway green — literally. A lattice-like system composed of small concrete pads, this product provides a flexible, even surface for parking and other heavy use. Spaces between the pads allow water to penetrate the soil, reducing stormwater run-off that occurs on asphalt driveways and can overburden sewer systems during heavy rainfalls. Better yet, grass grows up between the pads, giving your driveway an easy-on-the-eyes look that you don’t get with paved surfaces. $3 per square foot.

Dado Bricks by Fat Brain Toy Co.: When you were a child, didn’t you wish you could clamber into the Lego buildings you’d constructed? Your own children can do it, sort of, thanks to colourful plastic Dado Bricks. The large interlocking bricks look like the perfect building material for kid-sized houses, forts, whatever tickles your youngster’s fancy. More than just fun, the manufacturer says they help build motor skills, creativity and other good things. $49 for 30 pieces.

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This is the chance for the people in Ottawa-Gatineau to discover authentic outdoor experiences on their front doorstep, across the country and around the world.

The show is Eastern Ontario’s and Western Quebec’s largest consumer show devoted to the outdoors and adventure travel. Visitors can learn about amazing destinations, found out hot tips from a star-studded line-up of outdoor experts and celebrity presenters appearing on TWO stages!

To wow visitors there will be the demo pool where canoe, kayak, and scuba experts will be showing off their best tricks. Plus, anyone can take a climb on the Rock Wall or get inspired about biking, hiking, running, water or mountain sports and snap up deals on the newest and greatest outdoor gear from Ottawa’s leading adventure retailers (Bushtukah, Trailhead, Kunstadt Sports, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and many more).

Headliners: International travel journalist and TV star, Ian Wright (Globe Trekker, Lonely Planet, Pilot Guides); celebrated Canadian adventurist, Sunniva Sorby; “Rock Star of the Canoe”, Becky Mason and award-winning author and CBC media personality, The Happy Camper himself, Kevin Callan and more.

Local Experts: Adventure filmmaker, TV personality and founder of FindingLIfe.ca, Elia Saikaly; media personality, marathon runner and founder of iRun Magazine, Mark Sutcliffe and Rick Hellard, tri-athlete, coach and founder of Zone3sports and more.

Spokespeople and special guests are available for interview.

Show website: www.adventureottawa.com

ABOUT CANWEST SHOWS: Canwest Shows has been producing high end shows in the Ottawa Area for over 25 years. They provide the Eastern Ontario and Western Québec regions with shows throughout the year benefiting both the costumer and the trade.

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As the weather turns milder, the great outdoors beckons more and more. Learn more about outdoor adventure opportunities here in Ottawa-Gatineau, across the country and around the world at The Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show next weekend, touted as the first show of its kind in Ottawa.

The show features a 24-foot rock climbing wall and The Best of the Reel Paddling Film Festival. Learn about biking, hiking, running or mountain sports and about destinations from exotic hot spots and safaris to eco-holidays and camping trips. Experts will present canoe, kayak and scuba diving techniques in the demo pools and Ottawa's leading adventure retailers will display outdoor gear.

Among the guest speakers are:

- Ian Wright, host of the popular travel TV show Pilot Guides (also known as Lonely Planet).

- Sunniva Sorby, one of the first women ever to reach the South Pole on foot without the aid of sled dogs or motorized vehicles and the first Canadian woman to complete the Greenland crossing. She has guided numerous backcountry navigation classes, parent/child outings, and backpack classes. She has developed and taught winter camping and survival programs, and is founder of Shape Your Life Canada, a company that organizes and runs global adventures in tandem with raising money for non-profit groups.

- Rick Hellard, owner of Zone-3sports, an Ottawa-based triathlon coaching service. He has been race director for a number of events including the Winterlude Triathlon and Sand Lake Triathlon, and codirector of the Alterna Ultimate Run for Men's Cancer.

- Mark Sutcliffe, founder of iRun magazine, the author of Why I Run and a longtime contributor to the Citizen.

- Becky Mason, daughter of famed filmmaker, artist, and canoeist Bill Mason, has continued in her father's footsteps as an expert paddler and teacher. She recently returned from a teaching and paddling tour of Europe.

- Kevin Callan, author of 13 books, including The Happy Camper and Wilderness Pleasures: A Practical Guide to Camping Bliss. He hosts his own show on CBC Radio titled The Happy Camper.

- Elia Saikaly, an adventure filmmaker and mountain climber who leading global youth expeditions all across the world.

The show takes place on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CE Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr. Admission is $12, advance online tickets $8, youth 17 and under free. Information and tickets: www.adventureottawa.ca

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MAR 07 12 - 9:50 AM — I’m often impressed by how chefs can cleverly craft a meal for a major event that balances creativity and wow! appeal with hard, cold reality. On one hand, they recognize not everyone is an adventurous eater, yet at the same time most chefs want to show off their best work. Couple those dynamics with political realities that frequently come into play, plus the logistics of serving literally hundreds at a sitting, and the challenges are considerable.

img logo humane Sneak peek at FurBall gala: Menu takes on a colourful Bollywood themeSo, my hat is off to anyone who can deftly devise and cater a menu for an annual gala of, say, 300 people, and keep them all happy. Now, make it an annual fundraiser for the Ottawa Humane Society, and you’ve got other considerations that come to the fore.

Even at $300 a plate, an audience of 300 at the 8th annual FurBall gala, this year on March 24 at the National Gallery of Canada, is not going to accept foie gras or other dishes that may seem controversial. Serving bunny rabbit as a main course would be out of the question, too. I’m betting offal would not go over well, either.

On the other hand, guests expect an elegant and satisfying meal. As many as 10 per cent can usually be expected to request a vegetarian option, which is the case at practically any large gathering these days. But the vast majority will be looking for meat — which tends to alarm animal rights extremists, who don’t accept that the humane society is an animal welfare organization and not an animal rights activist group. (They’ve picketed in the past, and this year demanded — again — a vegan meal.)

This year, chef John Leung at K.W. Catering and Events, which runs the food operation at the National Gallery, has struck an impressive balance with colourful dishes that offer textural and flavour contrasts. The colour part is important, as the FurBall has adopted a Bollywood theme for 2012 (last year, the theme was Hollywood. Every year, however, it’s always about the animals).

And while the plates are certainly attractive, many carry textural and flavour adaptations from India.

This is the sixth year FurBall has been held at the gallery (previously, it has been at Brookstreet, and at the Fairmont Château Laurier).

First course for the FurBall gala: Fennel seed poached prawns, tomato and fennel slaw, prawn cracker and paprika dust with roasted yellow pepper emulsion. The prawns are huge, size 6/7 to the pound; the peeled tomato enriched by compression in plastic vac-pack with tomato juice. The fennel is enlivened with citrus-note vinaigrette. And for crunch, the prawn cracker is made with a tapioca base, dry shrimp, then baked until crisp.

“The theme allows me to introduce East Indian spices with the colours of Bollywood,” John says.

“My challenge was, I didn’t want to do something that was done before. Normally it’s beef or chicken, and last year we had both. People tend to choose either because they’re safe and have broad appeal. And we’ve always have a vegetarian option.

“But this year I decided to go with duck breast as the main. It’s a red meat and it’s poultry (from Mariposa Farm in Plantagenet) and it’s the first time duck has been served at the FurBall. I think duck is a natural fit to take on a lot of spices, balanced with some sweetness.”

Honey-glazed Magret duck breast with curry lentil and duck confit tartlet, cauliflower purée.

I was invited to sample the final menu on Tuesday with Stephanie Kersey, director of social media at Knock on Wood Communications and Events, after it was tasted and approved the previous day by organizers. Impressive, creatively simple with nuanced flavours and textures — and beautiful to behold. Judge for yourself.

Last year the FurBall raised an impressive $170,000 for activities at the humane society. Among live auction items this year:

- New York Fashion Week Spring Collection: Two passes, round trip airfare and three nights at the Marriott Marquis, New York City, to attend fashion week in September;

- Viva Las Vegas! “Vegas style” at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo Dec. 30 to Jan. 6, 2013, including airfare and accommodations for two;

- Party in Exuma, Bahamas: A week in Exuma for two at the Grand Isle Resort. Includes taxes, airfare from Ottawa and accommodation for two;

- Perfectly Charming: Designer hand-made cat pendant in black with 18kt gold chain;

- Painting by Philip Craig.

In addition to silent auction items, the raffle prize for the evening is a 14kt white gold 18-inch women’s necklace with one pear-shaped tanzanite surrounded by assorted round modern-cut diamonds .75 kts total weight, value $3,500, donated by Rings Etc.

Limited number of tickets for the evening still available at the Ottawa Humane Society website.

Dessert: Saffron white chocolate mousse, apricot sorbet, and chocolate mikado (the thin stick leaning against the mousse).

BarXseven Visual Effects, was one of the main VFX vendors for Immortals, the $75+ million, 3D action fantasy adventure that achieved “number one” at the box office upon its release this past weekend, (11.11.11). 
 

Immortals is an epic feast- a rennaissance painting brought to life through a stunning combination of live action photography and visual effects – the kind of eye candy for which Director, Tarsem Sing has become known.  BarXseven, known not only for their ability to design, but also to create high-end works for Feature Films, was responsible for creating over 100 shots from concept through completion.  The result – a visual collage of slaughter that drew the following observation from the New York Times,  “Despite the carnage the effect is as artful as it is graphic.”

To underscore Tarsem’s quintessential style and vision, the visual effects experts at BarXseven were tasked by Relativity Media to design some of Immortals’ more creative and complex sequences during preproduction.  Jay Randall, the company founder and VFX supervisor, then supervised 2nd unit for the entire shoot. Once shot on set, the BarXseven team perfected the VFX –heavy sequences.    

The level of effects complexity in Immortals can be seen when the character “Aries”, a god played by Daniel Sharman, rampages with incredible fury, and smashes with his war hammer, the heads off the Heraklion army of humans under Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) to save Theseus (Henry Cavill).   Tarsem figured that the gods’ version of real time would move so fast that humans would be virtually stationary and their heads would explode in slow motion. This visual was achieved by filming the sequence in multiple layers with different cameras.  Aries was filmed hitting targets on a green screen with a regular speed camera, then, the Heraklions were filmed in separate passes with a super high-speed camera.  BarXseven then combined all the footage and created the computer simulated heads exploding in extreme slow motion.

Another challenging sequence for the artists at BarXseven occurs when Zeus lands on earth and lashes Aries with a fire whip.   “Creating a wind-blown fire whip at 500 frames per second in a computer is a challenging endeavor”, Randall explains.  “On set, we shot Zeus (Luke Evans) holding a whip handle but no whip.  He executed a whipping motion, and we created a computer generated whip and simulated the fire.  It was shot in extreme slow motion as well”. 
Relativity Media’s, Raymond Gieringer, Production Visual Effects Supervisor for Immortals, chose BarXseven for the project because of the studio’s expertise in handling shots that require high degrees of creativity and skill.  Having worked with the studio on Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium and Law Abiding Citizen, BarXseven has become one of Geiringer’s go-to VFX resources.

Gieringer has this to say of BarXseven’s work on the film, “BarXseven have proven time and time again that they have the ability to create effects that are of the highest standard.  On Immortals, they delivered one of the most breathtaking sequences I think audiences have seen, and that speaks to their commitment and talent.   I consider them trusted collaborators and look forward to working with Jay and gang in future.
Randall and his team at BarXseven are presently working on Relativity Media’s latest project, Mirror, Mirror, the highly-anticipated Snow White feature due out March, 2012.

In addition to Randall, artists Rob Rosello, Charles Lequen, Mitch Deoudes and Stephen Elphick comprised BarXseven’s core artistic VFX team for Immortals. The total scope of work undertaken encompassed:  FX animation, fire and liquid simulation, particles, dust and smoke, digital environments, matte painting, paint work and multi layer compositing.

About BarXseven Visual Effects:

BarXseven VFX is a hi-end visual effects and animation company based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   Dedicated to creating excellent visual effects for every detail of every shot. The firm’s VFX credits include : Mirror, Mirror , 2012,  Immortals , 2011 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, 2007 Stranger Than Fiction , 2006 Just Like Heaven, 2005, Transporter 2 , 2005.  

A graduate of Vancouver Film School, Jay Randall, launched BarXseven in 2005 after honing his skill working on a myriad of film and TV projects including such Hollywood hits as Fifth Element, Pearl Harbour, Godzilla, and Titanic.  

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Media Contact: 
Stephanie Kersey, KNOCK ON WOOD COMMUNICATIONS + EVENTS INC. 
613.236-8452   Stephanie@kowpr.com

Jay Randall, BARXSEVEN VFX
514.560-6977   jayr@barxseven.com